Historical Shakyo at Kyoto's Unryuin Temple Karen Zheng Being a branch temple of the Sennyu-ji Temple, the Unryuin Temple was commissioned in the late 14th century by Emperor Go-Kogon..
6 Temples & Shrines Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, so when..
10 Historical Kiso Valley's Magome-juku Sandra Isaka Magome-juku is the crown jewel among post towns that remain along the ancient Nakansendo 'highway'.
Museums Yokohama Kamon-yama Park Tomoko Kamishima Kamon-yama Park (originally known as Railway Hill) is a famous viewing spot for cherry blossoms, only a 10-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho..
13 Historical Rurikoji & Toshunji Temples in Fall Sandra Isaka Visitors to Yamaguchi in autumn should be sure to visit Kozan Park's Rurikoji & Toshunji Temples. A historic five story pagoda,..
Historical Visiting Yahiko Shrine Jasper Wilkins Visit this peaceful shrine and get to know the great culture in Yahiko village.
Historical Taisan-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Taisan-ji is a temple in Matsuyama. It’s No. 52 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. It sits on a hillside isolated from the city, surro..
Historical Tokudaiji Temple in Ameyoko Haruka Saijo Once you notice a little temple right in the middle of a busy shopping street, you won't be able to help walking in.